The key duties of the position include The Role Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Group is central to delivering the priorities outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment Program. This role supports Australia's strategic objective to enhance self-reliance through domestic production, maintenance, and sustainment of guided weapons and munitions - one of Defence's seven Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities. As an APS 6 Contracting Officer, you will assist in the management of GWEO's Major Service Provider (MSP) contract that underpins the Australian GWEO Plan, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth Procurement Rules and value-for-money outcomes. You will work closely with MSP industry partners and subject matter experts to establish and maintain contractual frameworks that enable GWEO to manufacture, repair, and overhaul select weapons systems. The position requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate commercial and regulatory environments to support the development of a resilient sovereign GWEO industrial base. Note: This position will be required to access US export controlled materiel and therefore applicants will be requested to disclose any dual citizenship with another country during the recruitment process. Dual citizens may be subject to further assessment and appointment to this position will be conditional upon approval to access US controlled export material in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. About our Team The Integrated Workforce Team within GWEO Group primarily function is to ensure Defence has the skilled and sustainable workforce required to deliver its strategic priorities. A skilled and resilient workforce underpins the GWEO Group's ability to meet its priorities, such as uplifting war-stock holdings, establishing domestic manufacturing of guided weapons, and supporting long-range strike capability. By focusing on people, the integrated workforce team ensure Defence can operationalise the National Defence Strategy, strengthen sovereign industrial capacity, and maintain readiness in a complex strategic environment. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a proactive and adaptable professional with the ability to perform and achieve complex procurement and contract management work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a sound knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and policy requirements. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, combined with attention to detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities are essential. Experience in contract management, performance monitoring, and risk management is highly valued, but we welcome applicants from diverse industries who can bring fresh perspectives and transferable skills. A commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and building productive relationships with internal and external partners will ensure success in this role.
